Active Minds events for January / February 2014

Friday, January 10, 2014, 10:00-11:00 am
The Story of Beer
Join Active Minds as we tell the story of beer. We will discuss the origins and history of beer, how it is made, different types of beer, as well as the rise of several great American brewers and beer families. We will end with a discussion of the current trends of microbrews and craft beers and their strong Colorado connections. Cheers! This event is sponsored by InnovAge.
Location: Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S Iowa, Lafayette, CO 80026… map
Cost: Free
RSVP: Registration is appreciated, but not required. Click here for registration info.
Questions: Lafayette Senior Center: 303-665-9052

Monday, January 13, 2014, 11:00-noon
Privacy vs Protection in the War on Terror
Join Active Minds for a discussion of the tension between combating terrorism and protecting individual privacy rights. We will review various domestic surveillance techniques used by the government and explore the implications for how far this power should extend. This event is sponsored by The Carillon at Boulder Creek.
Location: West Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302… map
Cost: Free
RSVP: Boulder Senior Services: 303-441-3148

Monday, January 27, 2014, 11:00-noon
Venezuela
With the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, the future of this important country has become more uncertain. Over the years, Venezuela has become increasingly at odds with the United States. While both countries share a mutual interest in Venezuela’s oil reserves, Chavez opposed U.S. foreign policy efforts, a point underscored by his efforts to strengthen relations with Iran. Join Active Minds as we explore the origins of this escalating conflict and where it may go from here. This event is sponsored by Balfour Senior Living.
Location: East Boulder Senior Center, 5660 Sioux Dr, Boulder, CO 80303… map
Cost: Free
RSVP: Boulder Senior Services: 303-441-3148

Thursday, January 30, 2014, 2:00-3:00 pm
Privacy vs Protection in the War on Terror
Join Active Minds for a discussion of the tension between combating terrorism and protecting individual privacy rights. We will review various domestic surveillance techniques used by the government and explore the implications for how far this power should extend. This event is sponsored by HomeWell Senior Care.
Location: Longmont Senior Center , 910 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont, CO 803501… map
Cost: $5.00 at the door
RSVP: 303-651-8411

* * * Special Event * * *
Monday, February 3, 2014, 1:00-3:00 pm

(1:00 reception, 1:30 program)
Eleanor Roosevelt
As the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt was both outspoken and, at times, quite controversial. Join Active Minds as we examine her life and the impact it had on important causes such as human rights and the successful launch of the United Nations.
Location: Sunrise at Flatirons, 400 Summit Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80021… map
Cost: Free
RSVP: 303-466-2422

* * * Members Only Event* * *
Thursday, February 6, 2014, 6:30-8:30 pm

(program starts promptly at 6:30 pm)
Olympic Figure Skating: From the Judge’s Perspective
On the eve of the opening ceremonies for the Sochi Winter Olympics, join us for this very special Members Only Event in which our speaker, Peggy Graham, an international figure skating judge, will take us “behind the scenes” for a look at the world of elite skating from the perspective of the judge. Peggy will explain how competitions are organized and how judges watch and score figure skating routines. It’s a perfect primer for watching your favorite skaters compete on the world’s greatest stage. This event is sponsored by InnovAge.
Location: Thornton. Members will be provided with exact location.
Cost: Free for paying Active Minds members. For membership information, click here.
RSVP: info@activeminds.com or 303-320-7652